A lot of things come to mind when I think about guitarist and vocalist Mihali Savoulidis.

These include the beauty of Vermont, where he lives; and New York’s Adirondack Mountains, which I have enjoyed since I was a kid.

The view of the Adirondacks from Burlington, along Vermont’s Lake Champlain shore has offered me different perspectives on the beauty a region of the Empire State I thought I knew so well. And the dead-of-winter sunsets, with the lunar-landing vibe of the frozen lake, are breathtaking.

I have seen Mihali — he uses his first name as his on-stage persona — perform only once. But I hope to see him again when this front man for the band Twiddle plays a solo show at BSP in Kingston on Dec 13.

That’s because when I think back to that summer night when he played Woodstock, all I can see is his smiling face. Mihali’s smile wasn’t so much a physical exertion of facial muscles. It was more of an energy he was generating in the way that someone might make you laugh by telling a funny joke.

Sure, the aesthetics were all there. But Mihali’s smile lit up the room like a hissing blowtorch — it was bright and warm; you could see it and feel it.

And I’m not sure where to begin with my description of his guitar playing.

The approach he takes to his instrument is ferocious yet effortless. His artistry is intense, like someone working a potter’s wheel or a chainsaw. And his impact is big, like someone demolishing a wall with a sledgehammer. Acoustically or electrically, the joy that Mihali evokes with his music is infectious and contagious.

A native of New Jersey, Mihali has rocked the stages at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado and the Bonnaroo music festival in Tennessee. And in the process he has become part of enduring legacies framed by the thousands of discerning fans from across the country.

And regardless of whether or not you believe what a musician includes on his own website about himself, Mihali has a message on www.mihalimusic.com that stokes my coals, much like his smile. It says, “Mihali’s music carries a passionate intent for good.”

Having seen this guy perform and having seen him smile, I believe every word of it.

Please, go see Mihali perform in Kingston on Dec 13. With the days growing shorter and the temperature dropping, Mihali is very likely to set your compass straight and put a smile on your face. I can’t guarantee it, but I am fairly sure of this musician’s passionate intent for good.

I will hopefully see you there.

Mihali plays BSP in Kingston on Dec 13. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show time is 8:30 p.m. Visit www.bspkingston.com, call 845-481-5158 or send an email to info@bspkingston.com for information.